Education Center RFI/SSN
ID: F3N0475007A001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5613 700 CONS PKAPO, AE, 09021-3076, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- PERSONNEL TESTING (U002)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b895a7d7e842434e9f7b871c2080d9a7/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Air Force is seeking input from potential providers for a non-personal services contract to serve as Education Services Test Administrators within U.S. Air Force units in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC), Germany. The primary objective is to identify qualified sources capable of supporting various testing programs, including the Weighted Airmen Promotion System and Defense Language Proficiency Testing, while ensuring compliance with military regulations and maintaining testing integrity. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached Statement of Work and submit a capability statement detailing relevant experience by February 26, 2025, to the primary contact, Darrell Hafer, at darrell.hafer.2@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, A1C D'Anfernee Pugh, at d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil. This notice serves as a Sources Sought announcement for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or commitment by the government.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrell Hafer
    496315366124
    darrell.hafer.2@us.af.mil
    D'Anfernee Pugh
    d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil
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    5. NPSC- Test Administrator SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a Non-Personal Services Contract for a Test Administrator to support various U.S. Air Force testing programs, including the Weighted Airmen Promotion System and Defense Language Proficiency Testing. It specifies that candidates must hold an associate degree, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have proficiency in relevant software applications. The expected work schedule involves administering tests in a structured format, with an estimated requirement of 10 testing sessions per week. To maintain security and compliance, the contractor must have base access, report any security issues, safeguard government property, and follow specific Air Force instructions. The contract also details operational responsibilities, such as maintaining testing conditions, managing test logs, and ensuring adherence to any testing guidelines. Additional administrative tasks include coordinating with other test administrators, managing testing schedules, and maintaining proper documentation for each testing session. Overall, the scope of work emphasizes the importance of compliance with military regulations while facilitating educational assessment activities for Air Force personnel and their dependents.
    SSN - Education Center.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to solicit input from potential providers for a non-personal services contract for Education Services Test Administrator roles within the U.S. Air Force units in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC), Germany. This notice is primarily a request for information rather than a formal solicitation or invitation to bid. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and respond with a capability statement that summarizes relevant prior experience by February 26, 2025. The notice emphasizes that it is for planning purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The submission of information is crucial as it may be the government’s only official communication regarding this procurement process. The initiative underscores the Air Force's focus on identifying competent vendors who can support educational services and testing needs.
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